China vs Saudi Arabia: Free and Fair Elections Score
China
1
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
1
in 2025
China rank
106th
Saudi Arabia rank
106th
Free and Fair Elections Score over time
- China
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
China currently reports 1 against 1 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
China ranks 106th and Saudi Arabia ranks 106th of 128 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.67 | 1 | 0.6667 | China |
| 2010s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher free and fair elections score, China or Saudi Arabia?
- China, at 1 against 1 in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in free and fair elections score between China and Saudi Arabia?
- 0, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Saudi Arabia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do China and Saudi Arabia rank globally for free and fair elections score?
- China ranks 106th and Saudi Arabia ranks 106th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Free and Fair Elections Score. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which elections are free from irregularities, the rights to vote, run for office, and campaign are unrestricted, registration is easy, and campaigning and media access are fair.